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The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 2013-03-09

The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 2013-03-09 page 1

HMTfiff jf~~ 15 H Ik^tl^BlffnlwfflS |*S .50Cents I I 1 Per Copy J I fl PpNfn mo re 1^1 ailll.NO.22 MARCH *. 2ft 13 THRU MARCH It, 2013 SECTION A EmeH: reporter) 4<|)uno.com | lilt ?!?3 ' INSIDE: Commentary lulianoe Malveaux Onion's Apology Is Not Accepted See Page A2 Entertainment Michael Jackson i Smoking Gun' Email I Revealed In Jackson Death Lawsuit Set Page At Canton Connection See Page A8 Buchtel Black History Alumni Celebration See Page B1 Lottery/ Crime News See Page B3 News Briefs United We Stand Concert AKRON, OH - REEL 1 Digital TV Network & Radio presents "United We Stand Concert" on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. held live and televised at the Downtown Akron Public Library Stage, 60 S. High Street, Akron, in collaboration with the East YMCA's Partners with Youth Campaign 2013. Surprised celebrity guests will be in attendance. Free parking/ handicapped accessibility/family friendly event For more information call (330) 641-715-3900 ext. 373515. Akron Antiquarian Book & Paper Show AKRON, OH ?The 31st Akron Antiquarian Book & Paper Show will be held Friday, March 29th from 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, March 30th, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street, Downtown Akron. Old and rare readable and collectible books, maps, prints and emphemera. Free lectures Friday and Saturday. More than 40 dealers. Donation: $5.00, students $3.00. For more information call (330) 865-5831. Sponsored by the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society, Ing., a non-profit organization. IHIlllllllll ( 08805 93333 ? r ^ Supreme Court Justice Equates Black Voting Rights With 'Racial Entitlements' By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) - In the oral arguments last week before the Supreme Court to determine whether a key section of the Voting Rights Act should be upheld, Justice Antonin Scalia referred to the provision as "perpetuation of racial entitlement."It was the kind of comment that could easily spark a demonstration in front of the court. But when Scalia made his comment about the preclearance provision of the 1965 law last Wednesday, there were already protesters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court marching in support of die Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act was originally passed in 1965. When Section V 5 was scheduled to expire, it was extended by Congress in 1970, 1975, 1982 and for another 25 years in 2006. It was approved the last time with broad bipartisan support. It passed the House by a 390-33 margin and the Senate 98-0. Under Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination must receive pre-clearance from the Justice Department or a federal court before they are allowed to make any changes in their voting procedures. Inside the court, Scalia addressed the various extensions of Ore Voting Rights Act since its passage. "...The initial enactment of this legislation in a - - a time when the need for it was so much more abundantly clear -- in the Senate, there - Justice Anton in Scalia - it was double-digits against it. And that was only a 5-year term. Then, it is reenacted five years later, again for a 5-year term. Double-digits against it in the Senate. Then it was reenacted for seven years, Single digits against it. Then enacted for 25 years, eight Senate votes against it. And this last enactment, not a single vote in the Senate against it. And the House is pretty much the same. Sc&lia then said, "Now, I don't think that's attributable to the fact that it is so much clearer now that we need this. I think it is attributable, very likely attributable, to a phenomenon that is called perpetuation of racial entitlement. It's been written about. Whenever a society adopts racial entitlements, it is very difficult to get out of them through Continued to Page A3 Summit Congressional Office Coordinator Appointed Baylor s Resignation leaves open School Board seat AKRON, OH ? Congress woman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) announced the appointment of Ginger Baylor as her Summit County District Office Coordinator. Baylor, a member of the Akron School Board since 2010, resigned from the Board on Monday. Baylor was chairwoman of the Board's Finance and Capital Management Committee. In stepping down, Ginger Baylor thanked her fellow board members, Superintendent David W. James and his administration, saying, "It has been my pleasure and privilege being elected to serve as an Akron School Board member. I am grateful for having the opportunity to serve with such insightful and caring board members and administrators." On behalf of the board, President Jason Haas thanked Baylor for her service to Akron's school children. "She brought a great passion to her position that was evident in her accessibility and dedica tion," Haas said. A longtime resident of Akron, Ms. Baylor, will serve as the Eleventh Congressional District Office Coordinator on Summit County. In that capacity, she wiH managed to day operations of + ' ? district office in Akron, assist constituents and community stakeholders with concerns regarding federal government issuer and nro grams, and serve as a liaison to other district staff. "1 am pleased to welcome Ms. Baylor to my staff and introduce the community to my representative in Summit County, said Rep Fudge. "Ginger brings a wealth of talent and leadership skills to this assignment that is1 matched by her enthusiasm and im pressive dedication to serve the residents of our district. Her experience addressing the educational needs of our young people is appreciated and will assist me in my work ontjie House Commit- tee on end the Workforce on behalf of all children." "I am committed to bringing effective outreach to my constituents in all areas of the district. Ms. Baylor's efforts will complement the work of my other district staff that will continue in Cuyahoga County;" said Rep Fudge. The Akron Board of Education is beginning a search for a new board member following the resignation of Ginger Baylor. Superintendent David James said "The job of our school board members is challenging; it takes a strong commitment to children and education. I appreciate Ginger Baylor's work for our students and die future ofAPS." Letters of interest and resume: -.will be accepted by the Akron Board of Education through Thuretay, Mgrch 14, with an announcement of the newest board member expected at the March 25 school board meeting. Applicants may email the necessary- information to either President Haas at jhaas@akron.kl2.oh.us or to Board secretary Marilyn Clackler at mclackle@akron.kl2.oh. us. Resumes and letters may also be dropped off or mailed to die Sylvester Small Administration Building- 70 North Broadway. Akron. Ohio 44308. Interviews will begin Monday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. and continue that evening until completed. Giager Baylor Romig Road Lounge Shooter Arrested In Georgia ? ? ^ r ; By Lynn Lee StaffWriter AKRON, OH?Akron fugitive 22year old Dontay Taylor has been captured in DeKalb County of Atlanta, Georgia. Taylor was murder suspect in the shooting death of 38-year old Rahsaan Price of Akron, who was shot and killed at the Embassy Lounge on Romig Road, Akron's west side. July 21,2012 Price, a local video producer and director was working on a video inside the lounge when he was shot. According to police, Taylor was denied access into the lounge that evening; became upset before going to his car to retrieve a gun. He returned to the nightclub and fired several shots killing Price and injuring Lamar Fitzgerald, 28 and Deanna May, 25. "Rahsaan was wearing headsets and editing a music video when he was shot - he didn't even know what was going on, he didn't hear the shots," Dr. Deborah Price stated. She spoke with your Reporter Newspaper by telephone on her views about the capture of Dontay Taylor. MMy family and I knew all along that Dontay Taylor was hiding out in Atlanta and we let the Akron police know but they were slow in doing anything about it" "We saw Dontay's messages o n instagram (a social media website), saw that he was coming back to Ohio for a funeral and return to Atlanta. According to Dr. Price, no one from the Akron Police has contacted her or LaTeash Price, widow of Rahsaan. "It would appear that someone would have contacted me or my daughter in-law but to this day I'm getting my information from news reporters or distant family members and that upsets me." Your Reporter did however reach Akron Police Lieutenant Rick Edwards. According to Lieutenant Edwards, it is true that Taylor has been captured. "Although as of today (March 7,2013), Taylor has not been expedited back to Akron." "Taylor was apprehended during a traffic stop in DeKalb County where he missrepresented himself. However, police later found the fugitive to be Dontay Taylor and at this time he's waiting expedition." In regard to the statement from Dr. Price about the police knowing Taylors where-about all along, or the Coathiaed to Page A4 Rahsaaa Price Doatay Taylor New Public Utilities Director And Assistant Public Safety Director Sworn-In CLEVELAND, OH ? Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Frank G Jackson swore in Paul Bender as Director of the Department of Public Utilities. Mr. Bender has 30 years of financial management and consulting experience, including 20 years as Chief Financial Officer for two large municipal natural gas, water and wastewater utilities. He has spent that last seven years as an independent financial and management consultant with clients around the world and municipal utilities across the United States, including die City of Cleveland where he led the turnaround project, an organizationwide customer service improvement project for Cleveland Water. "Mr. Bender brings many years of experience, both nationally and internationally, in the field of Public Utilities," said Mayor Jackson. "That experience will help take Cleveland's Department of Public Utilities to where we want it to go." w Mr. Bender has an MBA from Boston yniversity and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Goshen College. From 1981 to 2010 he was a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Barry Withers was sworn-in as Assistant Public Safety Director overseeing the administrative functions of die department, replacing the recently retired Mary Bounds. Barry has served the City of Cleveland under three Mayors - former Mayors George Voinovich and Michael R. White and current Mayor Frank G Jackson. He was appointed Special Assistant to the Mayor for Employee Services in 2006 ?d in 2007, became interim Director of Public Utilities and director of that Department in 2010. "Barry's prior experience in Public Safety and dealing with personnel and policy will serve the City well in this new role," said Mayor Jackson. "1 would like to take the opportunity to thank Barry who took on the position of Director of Public Utilities at a challenging time and despite those challenges, helped move the department forward. He drafted the re-organization plan for the department and worked with Mr. Bender throughout the turnaround project, leading to sig ?Scant customer service improvements."Prior to 2006, Barry served as Director of Personnel, Assistant Director of Public Safety, and as an Executive Assistant and Senior Advisor to Mayor White with the responsibility for the Administrative Cluster and the Continued to Pafe A7 New "Texting While Driving" Legislation Proposed AKRON, OH?New legislation addressing texting and accessing the interne while driving was proposed Monday evening by Council Representative Jefl Fusco and Ken Jones as an alternative to legislation previously proposed. b> Mike Williams and Dotmie Kammer The Jones-Fuaco legislation makes the violation a secondary offense for drivers over the age of 18. Key exemptioninclude drivers operating commercial vehicles who may need to communicat* with dispatchers, use of navigation systems and use of hands-free Bluetooth devices. Council representatives Williams and Kammer also proposed a substitute for their legislation dial makes a violation a secondary offense ark includes similar exemptions. Both pieces of legislation were referred to th< regular agenda. Resolution Supports Medicaid Expansion AKRON, OH ? Council passed a resolution Monday evening urging Governor Kasich and the Ohio Gen era] Assembly to expand Medicaid as allowed by the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion could benefit almost one million Obioans and create 50,000 new healthcare jobs. "It would be die single largest investment in die alcohol, drug addiction and mental health system in many years," said At Large Council Representative Linda Omobien, who offered the resolution. Linda Omobien Al Large Council Representative George Zimmerman Waives Right To 'Stand Your Ground'Law EURweb.com - In a stunning twist, George Zimmerman, accused murderer of T7-year-old Tray von Martifi, waived ma right to the Stand Your Ground' law. The event caused so much debate around the world, leading to more discussion about the controversial law. Zimmerman was scheduled to sit through a hearing on April 22, which may change the way prosecutors apC on tin ned lo Page A3 George Zimmerman Appreciation Award AKRON, OH ? Cazzell Smith a long time advocate for social justice and community development, re ccntly received the 4th Ward Award for his many years of service to the community. The award was presented to Cazzell Smith from 4th Ward Council Person, Russ Neal. The award was given to Mr. Smith for efforts of promoting uplift in die 4th Ward. Under Cazzell Smith's leadership the Dover Ave. Block Club was able to leverage a 1/2 million dollar Neighborhood Improvement Project ft* capital improvements on the street and housing rehabilitation for 80 homes. In his capacity as President of the Dover Ave. Block Club and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and in collaboration with Rebuilding Together. raised thousands of dollars to rehabilitate 2 senior citizen's homes on Dover Ave. Mr. Smith was one of the driving forces with the Piece of die Rock Instructional Corporation and Centet nary United Methodist Church F Mentoring Program to lead an intergenerational "Clean and Oreen" project to remove debris and grading vacant unsightly land, as well as planting grass and trees to produce a low cost beautiftcation strategy, an oasis of beauty I The very unique award has the : West African Symbol, Adinkra, a symbol of service and leadership. Cftzxeil Smith

HMTfiff jf~~ 15 H Ik^tl^BlffnlwfflS |*S .50Cents I I 1 Per Copy J I fl PpNfn mo re 1^1 ailll.NO.22 MARCH *. 2ft 13 THRU MARCH It, 2013 SECTION A EmeH: reporter) 4 Mike Williams and Dotmie Kammer The Jones-Fuaco legislation makes the violation a secondary offense for drivers over the age of 18. Key exemptioninclude drivers operating commercial vehicles who may need to communicat* with dispatchers, use of navigation systems and use of hands-free Bluetooth devices. Council representatives Williams and Kammer also proposed a substitute for their legislation dial makes a violation a secondary offense ark includes similar exemptions. Both pieces of legislation were referred to th< regular agenda. Resolution Supports Medicaid Expansion AKRON, OH ? Council passed a resolution Monday evening urging Governor Kasich and the Ohio Gen era] Assembly to expand Medicaid as allowed by the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion could benefit almost one million Obioans and create 50,000 new healthcare jobs. "It would be die single largest investment in die alcohol, drug addiction and mental health system in many years," said At Large Council Representative Linda Omobien, who offered the resolution. Linda Omobien Al Large Council Representative George Zimmerman Waives Right To 'Stand Your Ground'Law EURweb.com - In a stunning twist, George Zimmerman, accused murderer of T7-year-old Tray von Martifi, waived ma right to the Stand Your Ground' law. The event caused so much debate around the world, leading to more discussion about the controversial law. Zimmerman was scheduled to sit through a hearing on April 22, which may change the way prosecutors apC on tin ned lo Page A3 George Zimmerman Appreciation Award AKRON, OH ? Cazzell Smith a long time advocate for social justice and community development, re ccntly received the 4th Ward Award for his many years of service to the community. The award was presented to Cazzell Smith from 4th Ward Council Person, Russ Neal. The award was given to Mr. Smith for efforts of promoting uplift in die 4th Ward. Under Cazzell Smith's leadership the Dover Ave. Block Club was able to leverage a 1/2 million dollar Neighborhood Improvement Project ft* capital improvements on the street and housing rehabilitation for 80 homes. In his capacity as President of the Dover Ave. Block Club and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and in collaboration with Rebuilding Together. raised thousands of dollars to rehabilitate 2 senior citizen's homes on Dover Ave. Mr. Smith was one of the driving forces with the Piece of die Rock Instructional Corporation and Centet nary United Methodist Church F Mentoring Program to lead an intergenerational "Clean and Oreen" project to remove debris and grading vacant unsightly land, as well as planting grass and trees to produce a low cost beautiftcation strategy, an oasis of beauty I The very unique award has the : West African Symbol, Adinkra, a symbol of service and leadership. Cftzxeil Smith